Family Matters: June 18, 2014

File photo - West Springfield - Horsemen gather in the horse barn at the Eastern States Exposition to watch horses work out for the Arabian Horse Association of New England 2010 Show. Don Treeger / The Republican

Arabian horse show The Arabian Horse Show of New England returns to the Eastern States Exposition, Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Horses will compete in English, Western and Hunter classes and Dressage and Sport Horse classes. Admission is free.

Zoo camp The Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield begins "Zoo Camp" starting Monday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 6-13 can take park in learning about animal diets in the animal care kitchen, get to know all the animals in the zoo, touch and hold live animals every day. The children are divided up into three age categories: 6-7; 8-10; and 11-13. The oldest will be involved in Animal Care and will be the new Junior Zookeepers. Cost for Zoo Camp is $220 non-members, $200 members weekly or $55 non-members, $50 members daily. To register or for more information, contact the Education Office at (413) 733-2251 ext. 305.

Mother Goose storytime The Greenfield Public Library presents "Mother Goose on the Loose," on Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Join the happy circle with Kay Lyons at a lap-sit story hour for children age 3 and under with a grown-up. Children and grown-ups shakes rattles, tap rhythm sticks, wave colored scarves, ring belts, and do knee bounces to simple sing-along. Each session is 45 minutes long, with half an hour of structured activity and about fifteen minutes of visiting time. No sign-up is required and the program is free. The library is located at 402 Main St.